Pawanagar also Known as Fazilnagar is famous for being the place where Lord Mahaveer attained ' Nirvana'. It is also known as Sathiardiha and described as ' Sathik Deha '.
It is also believed to be the place where Lord Buddha, while going to Kushinagar from Vaishali, stayed and accepted a meal from his disciple "Chund Kammara".
He ate "Sukaramaddava" (mushrooms) after which he proceeded to
Kushinara (modern Kushinagar), where he attained Mahaparinirvana.
A magnificent Manasthamba has been constructed within the Mahaveer temple premises.
The temple houses 4 beautiful carved idols.
Devotees from all over the world visit this place, specially on Kartik Purnima to celebrate the ' Nirvana Mahotsav', which is invariably preceded by much religious fanfare and a big procession.
Local Excursions Include KushiNagar, Sun Temple ( TurkPatti), GorakhNath Temple, Magahar, Tarkulhi Devi Temple, Thawe Devi Temple.
Pawanagar, is 55 kms. from Deoria and 71 kms. From Gorakhpur can be reached by buses plying on the Tamkuhi Road via Kusinagar (Kasia) .
Fazilnagar is situated on NH-28 and has a good market. It serves as a central market for the adjoining villages.
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